Chief of the General Staff (Tajikistan)
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The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Tajikistan (Russian: Начальник Генерального штаба; Tajik: Сардори Ситоди генералӣ) is the highest-ranking military officer of in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Tajikistan, who is responsible for maintaining the operational command of the military and its three major branches.
Member ofGeneral Staff of Armed Forces of Tajikistan
Reports toMinister of Defense
AppointerPresident of Tajikistan
| Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Tajikistan | |
|---|---|
| Сардори Ситоди генералӣ Начальник Генерального штаба | |
 Emblem of Tajikistan | |
Incumbent since 23 January 2025Lieutenant general Bobojon Saidzoda | |
| Ministry of Defence | |
| Member of | General Staff of Armed Forces of Tajikistan |
| Reports to | Minister of Defense |
| Residence | Dushanbe |
| Appointer | President of Tajikistan |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Tajikistan |
| Precursor | Chief of the General Staff of the Soviet Armed Forces |
| Formation | 1994 |
| Website | Ministry of Defense of Tajikistan |
Functions
The chief maintains the following functions in his/her position:
- To maintain the combat readiness of the armed forces
- To carry out military decisions made by the President and Prime Minister
- To identify threats to the country
- To develop the strength and capability of the military
- To engage in military cooperation
List of Chiefs
| No. | Portrait | Chief of the General Staff | Took office | Left office | Time in office | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lieutenant general Ramil Nadyrov (born 1967) | 22 August 2001 | 18 January 2014 | 12 years, 149 days | [1][2][3] | |
| 2 | Major general Zarif Sharifzoda (1970–2017) | 18 January 2014 | 24 November 2015 | 1 year, 310 days | [4][5] | |
| 3 | Lieutenant general Emomali Sobirzoda (born 1972) | 24 November 2015 | 23 January 2025 | 9 years, 60 days | [6] | |
| 4 | Lieutenant general Bobojon Saidzoda | 23 January 2025 | Incumbent | 1 year, 133 days | [7] |
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